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Training for youth and adults
Rising Sun Energy Center provides green jobs training to youth and adults who face barriers to employment. These training and employement programs prepare participants for careers in the energy efficiency sector:

California Youth Energy Services (CYES)
A summer program that trains and employs youth aged 15-22 to provide free "green house calls": efficiency upgrades to homes in their community. MORE
Leaders-in-Field-Training (LIFT)

Top employees in Rising Sun's CYES program are given peer leadership roles and taught business and leadership skills. MORE


CYES Youth Council

A year-long part time volunteer service program for youth who have worked as CYES Energy Specialists. MORE


East Bay Green Job Corps Program (EBGJC)

Green job skills training and wraparound services for young adults with barriers to employment. MORE


Green Energy Training Services (GETS)

Career ladder training for entry-level jobs in the energy efficiency industry. BPI-approved course that combines classroom and hands-on training developed in partnership with employers. MORE


GETS Energy Services

As our GETS trainees graduate, some move on to work for our GETS Energy Service program. They garner hands-on experience providing energy upgrades to local homes - and the homeowner gets a healthier, more efficient home at a deep discount. MORE

 

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